Landon Manning

Landon Manning is a freelance writer for Bitcoin Magazine.

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As protests have turned to civil insurrection in Chile, the Bitcoin community in the nation has been rising to meet the occasion.
Culture

With Financial Uncertainty and Unrest in Chile, Bitcoiners Build Community

Among restrictions on forex investment and an unstable fiat economy, we explore the growing interest in and need for bitcoin in Argentina.
Culture

Economic Uncertainty, Restrictions in Argentina Show Power of Bitcoin

Through a partnership with Wyre, DropBit operator Coin Ninja has announced that users of the app can now purchase bitcoin using Apple Pay or Google Pay.
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Users Can Now Buy Bitcoin on DropBit Using Apple Pay or Google Pay

Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform Bitbuy has partnered with cryptocurrency lender Cred to offer users interest on their bitcoin holdings.
Markets

Bitbuy and Cred Open Canadian Bitcoin Lending Platform

A Russian law firm claims it can recover funds for victims of the 2014 Mt. Gox hack. But critics see some flaws in the outlined plan.
Culture

Mt. Gox Rehabilitation Plan Deadline Extended Again

Decentralized cryptocurrency exchange Bisq has unveiled a new trade protocol that reduces the need for third-party arbitrators.
Markets

Bisq Unveils New Trade Protocol Promoting Principles of Decentralization

Shyft Network has hired former FATF employees in an effort to comply with regulations like the Travel Rule while preserving the “ethos of Bitcoin.”
Business

Shyft Network Recruits FATF Veterans to Advise on Regulatory Compliance

The Japanese branch of cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has raised about $4.6 million to put toward expansion.
Markets

Huobi Japan Raises $4.6M for Expansion

Following the arrest of Crypto Capital President Ivan Manuel Molina Lee, Bitfinex issued a statement regarding their relationship and seized funds.
Culture

Crypto Capital President Arrested, Bitfinex Releases Statement

The Bakkt Warehouse, a service integral to its forthcoming physically-delivered bitcoin futures, is protected with $125 million in insurance.
Markets

Bakkt to Launch Options on Bitcoin Futures in December

An open-source journal and conference, Cryptoeconomic Systems, is forthcoming from collaborators including MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative.
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Cryptoeconomic Systems Launched as Open-Source Journal and Conference

Bitfinex is seeking deposition and documentation tied to millions of dollars it claims have been mismanagement by payment processor Crypto Capital.
Culture

Bitfinex Files Subpoena to Recover $850M in Frozen Bank Accounts

With Turkey showing increasing interest in bitcoin, cryptocurrency exchange Huobi is adding support for the lira.
Culture

Huobi Expands Services With Turkish Lira

Digital assets lender BlockFi is launching an institutional services platform to attract larger investors into the cryptocurrency space.
Markets

BlockFi Introduces Institutional Services for Digital Assets

Even though Ohio has suspended its groundbreaking program, the idea of using bitcoin for tax payments isn’t going anywhere.
Technical

Despite Setback in Ohio, Tax Payments in Bitcoin a Viable Trend

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Bitcoin Trading in Hong Kong Spikes, Reaches Highest Levels Recorded

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Venezuelan Central Bank Considers Adding Bitcoin to Balance Sheets

Fold’s new app allows users to spend fiat via a credit debit card and earn bitcoin back on purchases with select retailers.
Technical

Fold Launches New App to Provide Sats Back for Fiat Purchases

An agreement between financial services company TMX Group and cryptocurrency broker Paycase Financial has resulted in a lawsuit between the two.
Culture

TMX, Paycase Deal for Cryptocurrency Offerings Leads to $500M Lawsuit

Arab Bank’s Swiss subsidiary, based in Zug, has announced it will now offer Bitcoin and Ethereum custody and brokerage services.
Business

Major Middle Eastern Bank’s Swiss Subsidiary Offering Bitcoin Services

VanEck and SolidX have withdrawn an SEC proposal for their latest attempt at a bitcoin ETF, setting this potential institutional on-ramp back again.
Business

Bitcoin ETF Regulatory Withdrawal Sets Institution On-Ramp Back Once Again

Bitfury’s Crystal Blockchain Analytics has released a report covering the international flow of bitcoin, in light of new FATF guidelines.
Business

Bitfury’s Crystal Blockchain Analytics Releases International Bitcoin Report

CipherTrace has released TRISA, which might help cryptocurrency businesses comply with regulations like the travel rule in a privacy-preserving way.
Business

CipherTrace Unveils Travel Rule Protocol for Cryptocurrency Businesses

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced that the former global head of financial crimes at Morgan Stanley will be its chief compliance officer.
Business

Gemini Adds Former Morgan Stanley Executive as Chief Compliance Officer

The joint effort between Paxful and CoinLogiq to bring bitcoin ATMs to Colombia follows research demonstrating high demand for BTC in the country.
Markets

Paxful and CoinLogiq Partner to Bring Bitcoin ATMs to Colombia

De Nederlandsche Bank, the Dutch central bank, has announced that local cryptocurrency firms will soon come under its direct supervision.
Business

Dutch Central Bank to Supervise Crypto Companies

Bitcoin SV Creator Craig Wright has reportedly lost his latest legal battle, with the judge questioning his credibility.
Culture

Judge Rules Against Craig Wright, Criticizes Credibility in Court Decision

Marking a massive increase since the beginning of 2019, BitMEX’s insurance fund now reportedly holds more than $312 million worth of bitcoin.
Markets

BitMEX Insurance Fund Now Holds More Than 0.15 Percent of All BTC

Rampant flooding in China’s Sichuan province has had a catastrophic effect on some of the world’s leading bitcoin mining operations.
Business

Major Flooding Disrupts Chinese Hydro Power, Bitcoin Mining

The cryptocurrency exchange says a ban of users in Hong Kong, Bermuda and the Seychelles is to avoid conflict of interest with its operating company.
Business

Citing Compliance, BitMEX Blocks Services to Hong Kong, Bermuda and Seychelles

The cryptocurrency wallet offering from Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has added bitcoin spot trading.
Markets

Rakuten Wallet Launches Bitcoin Spot Trading

A lawsuit filed against Craig Wright will move forward after a judge rejected Wright’s motion to dismiss it.
Culture

Craig Wright’s Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Rejected Over Lack of Credibility

Stressed economic and political conditions are apparently driving the price of bitcoin in disparate parts of the world.
Markets

Bitcoin Price Spikes in Argentina, Hong Kong

The IRS is sending those who have conducted cryptocurrency transactions reminders to pay the requisite taxes.
Business

IRS Sends Warnings to Crypto Investors Over Misreported Trades

The developer page for Samsung’s Blockchain Keystore SDK now references support for Bitcoin.
Technical

Samsung Adds Bitcoin Support to Smartphone Wallet Application

The digital security firm has compiled some of cryptocurrency’s most recent exit scams and frauds.
Business

CipherTrace’s Cryptocurrency AML Report Details $4.3 Billion in Schemes

FoxEye will aggregate exchange data for bitcoin and allow users to see a more accurate accounting of trading volumes.
Markets

SFOX to Launch FoxEye, New Cryptocurrency Transaction Data Tools

Representative Ted Budd has introduced a bill meant to reform the national tax code around cryptocurrency.
Culture

Congressman Reintroduces Cryptocurrency Tax Bill

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Galaxy Digital Makes Its Next Move in Crypto Lending Markets

A confidential briefing from the UN indicates that North Korea has accrued at least $2 billion from cryptocurrency exchange and mining hacks.
Culture

UN: North Korea Funds Weapons Program Through Crypto Hacks

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Culture

Bitcoin Trading in Venezuela Hits All-Time High

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Culture

Venezuela Uses Bitcoin to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin forewarns “more regulations” on cryptocurrency.
Business

U.S. Treasury Secretary Warns of New Crypto Regulations

Local media reports that Norwegian Air is preparing to launch its own cryptocurrency exchange to facilitate ticket sales via bitcoin.
Business

Norwegian Air to Accept Bitcoin, Open Exchange

A lawsuit against AT&T for allowing hackers to access a SIM card and steal $24 million in crypto assets will go to trial.
Culture

$200 Million SIM-Swap Case vs. AT&T Goes Forward

After much deliberation, the Economic Commission of the Islamic Republic of Iran has submitted restrictions on energy costs for crypto miners.
Business

Iran Moves Forward With Tariffs Against Crypto Mining

After months of speculative reports, official recommendations for crypto regulations have arrived in India.
Business

India Crypto Regulations Report Calls for Ban

Despite mixed developments, a lawmaker in India has confirmed that the country has no cryptocurrency ban.
Business

Finance Minister: India Has No Cryptocurrency Ban

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Business

Coinsquare Takes Controlling Interest in Crypto ATM Company Just Cash

Chainalysis estimates that $1 billion dollars will be spent on illegal businesses on the dark web in 2019, but that the proportion of bitcoin transactions that involve illegal activity has declined.
Culture

Report: Just 1 Percent of Bitcoin Transactions Involve Illicit Dark Web Activity